Background. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major cause of mortality in the world. Epidemiological reports have demonstrated significant prevalence of CVD RFs. Studying these RFs will allow evaluating the contribution of each factor, determining the scope and efficiency of required therapeutic and preventive measures based on the obtained indexes represented by these RFs. Aim. To determine prevalence of CVD RFs in individuals older than 18 in the population of Irkutsk. Materials and methods. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 3500 people corresponding to a representative sample of Irkutsk population. Results. AH prevalence was 38.7 %; it increased with age with a higher incidence among women than men. Prevalence of behavioral CVD RFs in the order of importance was 61 % for physical inactivity, 59 % for consuming fatty food, 44 % for overweight and obesity, 40 % for excessive salt consumption, and 36% for using alcohol. Conclusion. The study showed considerable prevalence of the study RFs. AH, physical inactivity, and overweight and obesity were more prevalent among women, while consumption of fatty food, excessive use of salt, smoking, and using alcohol were more prevalent among men.

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